Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Scott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1932 1997–98 |
Foreign terrorismFor the purposes of crime victims = compensation, the definition of a criminal act is expanded to include an act of terrorism committed against a Washington State resident outside the United States. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2561 1997–98 |
WSP employment agreementsProvides that, in addition to the entities listed in RCW 41.56.020, chapter 41.56 RCW applies to officers of the Washington state patrol appointed under RCW 43.43.020. However, subjects of bargaining for these parties include... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2592 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingThe bill directs the Governor to negotiate a waiver of Title XIX rules with the federal government. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2473 1997–98 |
Malt liquor keg salesAuthorizes the sale of malt liquor in untapped kegs or other containers capable of holding four gallons or more of liquid for off-premises consumption. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2517 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1999 and thereafter. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2403 1997–98 |
Small works roster contractsA local government soliciting bids for a public works project using a small works roster need not include detailed plans and specifications. The local government small works roster process does not eliminate requirements for... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2404 1997–98 |
Unfair competition suitsThe limit on treble damages that the superior court may award in cases involving violations of the CPA is increased from $10,000 to $35,000. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2415 1997–98 |
Warm water game fish surchrgRevises RCW 77.44.030 to provide that the annual fee for a game fish surcharge is waived for: (1) Persons under fifteen years old; and (2) residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces with... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2420 1997–98 |
Extended umployment benefitsRevises RCW 50.22.090 to extend unemployment benefit payments in rural natural resources impact areas. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1039 1997–98 |
County auditors' feesFees for recording a general instrument relating to real property are increased from $5 to $7 for the first page and from $1 to $2 for each additional page. The fee for searching records is increased from $8 to $10 per hour. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1101 1997–98 |
Vol fire fightr death beneftA payment of $152,000 will be provided to the surviving spouse of a volunteer fire fighter who dies as the result of injuries received in the performance of his or her duties. The benefit is to be paid from the Volunteer Fire... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1140 1997–98 |
Firearms storage/child accssProvides that a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person stores or leaves a readily dischargeable firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1163 1997–98 |
Child support/health costsProvides that, once the obligee has incurred the annual ordinary health care expenses, the obligee shall notify the obligor that all future health care expenses incurred in that calendar year are extraordinary health care... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1213 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds and declares that breast milk may be healthier for babies than formula milk. The Legislature also finds and declares that some women might not choose to breast-feed their babies because they are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1215 1997–98 |
Child victims and witnessesEvery reasonable effort must be made to ensure that child victims and witnesses testifying in court are protected from undue harassment, embarrassment, and the unnecessary repetition of questions. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1227 1997–98 |
Prostitution/HIV testingA person who is arrested for prostitution or patronizing a prostitute must submit to an HIV test approved by the State Board of Health. The person must pay $100 for the cost of the test if the person is convicted of the charge. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1228 1997–98 |
Absentee vote countingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1229 1997–98 |
College textbook taxationExempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1242 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1244 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |